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Grassroots Venues in Norwich

Every grassroots room in Norwich - capacity, backline, who books it.

By size: 4 small (under 150), 9 mid-size (150 to 499), 3 large (500+), 22 with no size listed. All 38 open rooms are verified. 1 with full backline, 5 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

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Norwich
38
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in Norwich
In detail
House PA24 venues
Full backline1 venue
In-house engineer5 venues
Venue Score65 /100
01 — Find a venue
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02 — The scene
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Strong — coverage and genres lead the mix, with room to grow on backline.
How it adds up (0-100)
Choice95
Coverage100
Backline3
PA63
Engineer13
Genres100
03 — Rooms + kit
Live data
What Norwich has
By size
Small under 1504 25%
Medium 150-4999 56%
Large 500+3 19%
Size not listed22

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Kit
Bring your own14 37%
PA only23 61%
Full backline1 3%
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Verified8
Re-verified1
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Grassroots Venues in Norwich

38 grassroots music venues across Norwich. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Re-verified on a rolling cycle.

65/ 100
Norwich Venue Score
StrongCoverage and genres lead the mix, with room to grow on backline.
Choice95
Coverage100
Backline3
PA63
Engineer13
Genres100
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Last updated: 12 November 2026

38 Venues in Norwich

Norwich has 38 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 60-capacity room to 1,550. Listings show the capacity, backline and PA where we hold them, plus opening times, so artists, agents and bookers can shortlist the right room before getting in touch.

Of the 38 Norwich venues, 24 provide a PA system, 1 offers full backline and 5 include an in-house sound engineer. See what these rooms have on over the next four weeks. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

38
grassroots venues hosting live music in Norwich
  • 24 provide a PA system · 1 offer full backline
  • 5 have an in-house sound engineer included
  • Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists
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1
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5
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Search all 38 Norwich music venues by area, capacity, backline, PA, sound engineer or private hire. Every card shows the room size, what is on stage and the opening times we hold, and opens the venue’s own page with its booking information.

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B2 @ The Brickmakers
Norwich★★★★★ (—)
Grassroots B2 live room at The Brickmakers, Norwich.No gigs listed yet
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Butcher Bhoy
Norwich★★★★★ (—)
Irish pub on Queen Street with live music three nights a weekNo gigs listed yet
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  • Mon12:00–22:00
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c. 400
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Corn Hall Diss
Diss › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)
Folk and live music venue in DissNo gigs listed yet
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Dead Wax Norwich
Norwich★★★★★ (—)
Vinyl-themed social bar.No gigs listed yet
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c. 300
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Dereham Memorial Hall
Dereham★★★★★ (—)
Norfolk market-town hall with concerts, comedy and tributes.No gigs listed yet
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  • Mon09:00–16:30
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Earlham Park
Norwich★★★★★ (—)
City park with outdoor rock and pop festivals.Next gig: Fri 11 Jun Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra | Earlham Park Concert 2027
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East Point Pavilion
Lowestoft › Royal Plain★★★★★ (—)
Grassroots live music venue in Lowestoft with a regular open mic night.No gigs listed yet
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c. 200
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Gonzo's Tea Room
Norwich › City Centre★★★★★ (—)
200-cap indie, electronic and DJ venue.No gigs listed yet
Private hire
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Gunton Estate Community Hall
Lowestoft › North Lowestoft★★★★★ (—)
Grassroots live music venue in Lowestoft with a regular open mic night.No gigs listed yet
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Henham Park
Beccles › Southwold★★★★★ (—)
Suffolk estate hosting Latitude and festivals.No gigs listed yet
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Kerry’s
Norwich★★★★★ (—)
Weekend bar on Queen Street with a resident singer, then DJs lateNo gigs listed yet
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Last Pub Standing
Norwich★★★★★ (—)
King Street pub and kitchen.No gigs listed yet
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  • Mon16:00–23:00
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Louis Marchesi
Norwich › Tombland★★★★★ (—)
Tombland's wednesday-night free open mic at Louis Marchesi — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.No gigs listed yet
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  • Mon16:30–23:00
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Mr Postles Apothecary
Norwich★★★★★ (—)
Apothecary-themed cocktail bar on Upper King Street with live music on ThursdaysNo gigs listed yet
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Narborough Sports & Social Club
King's Lynn › Narborough★★★★★ (—)
Grassroots live music venue in King's Lynn with a regular open mic night.No gigs listed yet
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  • Mon18:00–22:30
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c. 300
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Norwich Arts Centre
Norwich › Norwich city centre★★★★★ (—)
Independent Norwich arts venue with a daily live programmeNext gig: Wed 18 Nov Martin Harley
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850
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NORWICH EPIC STUDIOS
Norwich › Magdalen Street, Norwich★★★★★ (—)
Norwich's 850-capacity converted TV-studio music venueNo gigs listed yet
Private hire up to 600 seated
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Pear Tree Inn
Norwich★★★★★ (—)
Norwich's tuesday-night free open mic at Pear Tree Inn — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.No gigs listed yet
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  • Mon15:00–23:00
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Pogue Mahon's
Norwich★★★★★ (—)
Irish pub on Prince of Wales Road with live music four nights a weekNo gigs listed yet
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Revolución de Cuba
Norwich★★★★★ (—)
Cuban-style rum bar on Queen Street with live music on Thursdays and FridaysNo gigs listed yet
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c. 400
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St George's Theatre
Great Yarmouth › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)
Year-round theatre and live music venue in Great YarmouthNext gig: Sat 18 Sept Legends of Motown live at St George's Theatre, Great Yarmouth
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200
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The Adrian Flux Waterfront
Norwich★★★★★ (—)
Waterfront Studio for rock and pop.Next gig: Sun 15 Nov Kid Kapichi, Hyphen
Private hire up to 700 standing
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The Bicycle Shop
Norwich › City Centre★★★★★ (—)
Three-floor café-bar on St Benedict's Street since 2009 — live music, open mic, poetry and vinyl nights in the basement Handle Bar.No gigs listed yet
Private hire up to 24 seated
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  • Mon10:00–16:00
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The Brewery Tap
Norwich★★★★★ (—)
Independent free house with 33 draught lines, Sunday Sessions and live bandsNo gigs listed yet
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Venues You Can Hire in Norwich

9 Norwich venues say on their own websites that they take private hire - parties, weddings and work events. Each card opens the venue’s rooms, capacities and how to enquire.

Norwich Venue Scene in Numbers

Norwich’s 38 grassroots venues in one picture: how big the rooms are, what kit is on stage and how many take private hire. Use it to judge whether to bring your own backline and which size of room suits your draw before you start booking.

Grassroots venues · Norwich
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GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 16 with a known capacity
4Small · under 150
9Medium · 150–499
3Large · 500+
What's on stageall 38 venues
1Full backline
23PA only
14Bring your own gear
24provide a PA
5have an in-house engineer
9take private hire
Rock · Folkmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Norwich? GigXchange lists 38 grassroots music venues across Norwich. 63% provide a PA system and 3% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Norwich venues provide equipment? 5 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Norwich venues are medium (150–499). Data from GigXchange’s verified Norwich venue directory.

Norwich Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Norwich, from how many there are and how big the rooms are to the kit they provide, booking a gig and listing your venue free - each answered from the venues listed here.

GigXchange lists 38 grassroots music venues in Norwich, from small pub back rooms to mid-size standing rooms. Each listing includes capacity, backline provision, genres booked, and verification status. Browse the full national directory at UK Venue Directory.
1 of 38 Norwich venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 24 provide at least a PA system. 5 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.
9 Norwich venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them NORWICH EPIC STUDIOS (up to 600 seated), The Adrian Flux Waterfront (up to 700 standing) and The Bicycle Shop (up to 24 seated). Each venue page has a Private hire tab with its rooms, capacities and a link to enquire with the venue directly. Use the Private hire filter above to list them all.
Of the 16 Norwich venues with known capacity: 4 are small (under 150), 9 are medium (150–499), and 3 are large (500+). The majority of Norwich’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Norwich venue. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music, EPK, or social profiles. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Norwich, which lists weekly open mic nights with backline, day, and fee filters. Open mics are the main pathway from bedroom to stage for most grassroots artists. See also our guide on getting gigs in the UK.
The What’s On in Norwich page lists every gig we hold across these 38 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Norwich gig directory.
The most commonly booked genres across Norwich’s 38 grassroots venues are rock, folk, Indie, acoustic, Pop. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.
Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Norwich by band size and venue type. Door splits are common at smaller venues; flat fees are more typical at mid-size rooms. The Musicians’ Union publishes recommended minimums.
Yes. Listing is free. If your venue is already in the directory, open its page and press Claim this venue (or create a free venue account) to self-edit your profile and manage bookings; if it is missing, email support@gigxchange.app and we will take a look. Venues with TheMusicLicence from PPL PRS can also list their music policy.
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